10 am – 4 pm
Location
Museum-wideCelebrate Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum on the 10th anniversary of the event. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission!
Events
Welcome and Diwali Lamp Lighting
Renaissance Court
11:15 am–12:45 pm
Indian Classical and Folk Dance and Music, with the India Society of Worcester
Renaissance Court
11 am–2 pm
Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Display, with Bayt al-Asad
Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook
1 pm
Tour: Highlights of the Collection
Meet in Lancaster Lobby
2 pm
Tour: Indian Art
Meet in Lancaster Lobby
2:30 pm
Story Time!
Higgins Education Wing, Family Nook
Ongoing activities
11 am–3 pm
Play Chess and Learn About India, with the India Society of Worcester
Salisbury Hall
Art Display by Local Artists, with the India Society of Worcester
Higgins Education Wing, Exhibition Area (Level 2)
Artmaking: Design a Chess Piece and Mandala Coloring Pages
Higgins Education Wing, Studio 100
Artmaking: Create a Toran, a Diwali Door Hanger
Higgins Education Wing, Studio 101
Henna Art, with Meghna and Wahi
Higgins Education Wing, Studio 102
Food and shopping
11:30 am–3 pm
- Food by Peppers Indian Cuisine, Northborough
Conference Room, Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) - Artisanal Ice Cream by Tickett Ice Cream
Higgins Education Wing (Level 3) - Diwali Sweets and Savories by Chaitrali’s Kitchen
Lancaster Lobby
10 am–4 pm
- Museum shop
Salisbury Lobby
10% discount for Members!
Programming subject to change.
The Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with the India Society of Worcester.
Free admission for the Diwali Celebration is supported by Sandy Hubbard and Thomas J. Logan, and Saint-Gobain.
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